Bradford CAZ Checker
Check whether your vehicle may need to pay in Bradford’s Clean Air Zone.
Check Your Vehicle
Enter the registration and select the correct vehicle type. Always confirm the final result through the official service.
Check whether your vehicle may need to pay
Enter a UK registration, choose the zone and select how the vehicle is registered or used.
About This Clean Air Zone
Private passenger cars and motorcycles are not charged in Bradford.
Who may be charged?
Taxis, vans, campervans, minibuses, buses, coaches and HGVs may be charged if non-compliant.
Before you travel
- Check the registration and vehicle category.
- Check the official boundary map.
- Review exemptions before paying.
- Pay only through the official service.
Official information
Rules, charges and exemptions may change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bradford have a Clean Air Zone (CAZ)?
A Class C+ Clean Air Zone (CAZ) exists in Bradford for better local air quality. The zone basically targets higher-emission commercial vehicles.
Cars and motorcycles do not charge; therefore, you should check the rules before travelling.
What vehicles are charged in the Bradford CAZ?
The Bradford CAZ may charge non-compliant:
• Taxis and private hire vehicles
• Vans and light goods vehicles (LGVs)
• Minibuses
• Buses and coaches
• Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)
• Some motorhomes and campervans
Private passenger cars and motorcycles are not charged.
Do private cars pay the Bradford CAZ charge?
Private passenger cars and motorcycles are exempt from the Bradford Clean Air Zone.
How much does the Bradford CAZ cost?
Daily charges depend on the vehicle type.
Typical charges include:
• £7 for taxis and private hire vehicles
• £9 for vans and light goods vehicles
• £50 for buses, coaches and HGVs
If your vehicle meets the required emissions standards, no charge applies. Always confirm the latest charges before travelling.
How can I check if my vehicle must pay the Bradford CAZ charge?
Use the official UK Clean Air Zone vehicle checker and enter your vehicle registration number. Bradford’s Clean Air Zone: it will tell you before entering if you have to pay.
How do I pay the Bradford CAZ charge?
if your vehicle is chargeable, payment can be made through the official UK Government Clean Air Zone payment service.
You can usually pay:
• Before travelling
• On the day of travel
• Within the permitted payment period after travelling
Always use the official payment service.